A Low-Fat Twist on a Classic Favorite
Category: Rockin’ Recipes
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Guilt Free, Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies
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Boozy Brunch at its Best
Your Guide to Planning a Single Girls’ Boozy Brunch
Growing up my favorite part about Easter was hands down the all you can eat brunch buffet that was sure to follow the Sunday service. It was tradition in our family to make our way to a celebratory feast that would break whatever Lenten fast we’d undertaken. It was the greatest meal we’d eat since Christmas and I always anxiously looked forward to it.
Fast forward to 2014 and brunch has been cemented as one of my favorite meals. Our Easter tradition has impressed upon me the notion that brunch is a time to celebrate and indulge in good company and good food. No longer is it reserved for a once a year soiree but instead has taken hold as the fête of choice no matter the celebration.
While the basics of brunch have remained tried and true (eggs, bacon, pancakes, …) there is of course one big difference between the mid-day meals of my youth and my twenties – the booze. If you ask me, no brunch is complete without a steady flow of sparkling cocktails and fruity concoctions.
With one week between us and Easter it’s time to get your own brunch affairs in order. Going out is great but we propose using the occasion as the perfect excuse to host a Single Girls’ boozy brunch of your own. Wondering what it takes to make it memorable? Look no further, we’ve got the tips you need to keep the drinks flowing and the guests happy.
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Zola Acai Morning Smoothie Recipe
Avant-Barre offers Zola chia pudding and smoothie recipes to kick-off spring
In honor of National Nutrition Month, Avant-Barre founder Char “Nini” Gueco created two easy delicious recipes using Zola Açaí. Whether you’re trying to eat healthier for Lent, in anticipation of summer, or to keep going with your New Year’s resolutions, this is a way to ensure that your conscious choices aren’t boring your taste buds.
Speaking of New Year’s resolutions, if one of yours is to travel more Zola wants to help… by sending you on a trip to Brazil! Find more details on Facebook and enter by April 9th for your chance to win.
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A Valentine’s Day Dessert to Feel Good About
Show your sweetie some love with this skinnied-up version of a classic Valentine’s Day dessert
They say a the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. We say, why pack on the pudge to show your love? These Valentine’s day skinny mini chocolate pies are a lightened up version of a classic chocolate mousse dessert. With a few simple ingredient swaps we’ve made this treat something your sweetie and your scale and can feel good about. So go on and indulge and enjoy this Hallmark holiday guilt-free.
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Play Olympics Party Hostess
A simple and festive menu for your last-minute Olympics Party
PHOTO: Poptastic Confessions. The Olympic Games hold a special place in my heart. One of my favorite childhood memories is of my family and I gathered in our old family room, watching the Games and drinking my mom’s homemade cantaloupe juice. As an adult living on my own, I continue to celebrate the two special weeks when the world comes together to compete. The Spice Girls reunion (and Sir Paul McCartney bringing down the house) will be a tough act to beat, but the Opening Ceremony is always a beautiful start to the Games. You still have a few days to call up your guest list and pick up yummy treats for Friday night. In your 20s, having friends over for wine and popcorn is more than acceptable, but we can all step up our entertaining game (without too much effort!) for the Olympics. Here are a few easy options to make your Opening Ceremony party festive.
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